Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma)
Here you will find item records with full-text slides of session and poster presentations given at past Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) nursing research events, congresses and biennial conventions. You will also find collections of research studies funded by the Sigma Foundation, Sigma-published materials, and selected Sigma-related videos.
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Our mission is to support the learning, knowledge and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. Our biennial convention and annual research congress provides educational opportunities that help bridge nursing research to clinical practice.
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Sigma Academies, Past [177]
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Sigma-hosted Events [10478]
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Sigma Publications [229]
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Sigma Scholarship [18]
Recent Submissions
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Opioid use and misuse: Pain management, drug dependence, and implications for nurses worldwide in 2022
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-01-18)This presentation entails a brief overview on evidence-based uses of opioids in diverse clinical contexts, influences of opioid regulations across the globe, and common misconceptions related to effective opioid therapies. ... -
Association between burnout, DNA methylation, and work environment among interprofessional clinical and non-clinical staff
Purpose: About 35-54% of nurses and physicians in the U.S. suffer from burnout. Currently, there is a lack of an objective biologic measure of burnout. This study will assess the feasibility of using DNA methylation (DNAm) ... -
Embarking on a professional development journey: Building the future you
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2021-12-08)This webinar will help nurses and other healthcare professionals explore practical strategies to venture on a professional development journey, while at the same time, identifying and overcoming possible roadblocks as they ... -
NCLEX test taking strategies and practice questions [December 2021 Installment]
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2021-12-02)This webinar will focus on content that has the highest percentage chance of showing up on your examination. NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will discuss the use of her unique strategies of "Linking" and "Conceptualization" ... -
Exploring resident-to-resident aggression in long-term care from a nurse leader perspective
Purpose: Resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) is one of the most common forms of violence in long-term care (LTC) and can have devastating physical, emotional and psychological consequences. Incidents of RRA remain ... -
Unmet needs in adolescents and young adults with cancer: A mixed-method study using social media
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify and compare the unmet needs of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer by age and gender. Methods: This is a mixed-methods study to analyze textual data from blog ... -
Preparing for the final journey: Advance care planning and end-of-life care from a global nursing perspective
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2021-11-30)Limited decision-making capacity in end-of-life patients affects their abilities to express their preferences in medical decisions. Advance care planning (ACP) is a process of communication that enables individuals to ... -
Psychosocial factors and prevention of HIV/AIDS related risky sexual behaviors among college students
Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate HIV/AIDS preventive self-efficacy, depression, spiritual well-being, and risky sexual behaviors among college students in the United States, to examine the relationships ... -
Open Access Dissemination with the Sigma Repository
This 10-minute presentation answers 10 questions about open access dissemination. The focus is on OA dissemination via the Sigma Repository. -
Children's oral health equity and promotion practices
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2021-10-28)Poor oral health has been linked with negative child health outcomes, including early childhood dental caries (ECC), a leading Healthly People 2030 public health concern. Health and racial disparities put disadvantaged ... -
NCLEX test taking strategies and practice questions [October 2021 Installment]
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2021-10-27)This webinar will focus on content that has the highest percentage chance of showing up on your examination. NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will discuss the use of her unique strategies of "Linking" and "Conceptualization" ... -
Psychological capital: An introduction to the what, why, and now what?
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2021-10-26)Psychological Capital (PsyCap) is a set of internal resources consisting of hope, efficacy, resiliency, and optimism-or HERO—that help navigate personal and professional obstacles to achieve success and foster ... -
Instructor's guide for population-based public health clinical manual: The Henry Street Model for nurses (3rd ed.)
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2018)This item record pertains to the Instructor's Guide for Population-Based Public Health Clinical Manual: The Henry Street Model for Nurses, Third Edition, which is provided free of charge by the publisher. About the book: ... -
Global health advocacy: Building a foundation for transformative impact at the United Nations and beyond
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2021-10-19)Globally, nurses are being called upon to advocate for health equity. At the United Nations (UN), Sigma works to advance health equity through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Join Sigma's UN representatives for ... -
Nursing Now Challenge: Overview
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2021-12-09)The Challenge: How can you utilize your knowledge, background, and expertise to develop an innovative approach to addressing incivility and or a toxic work environment in your role as a nurse or midwife in the the post-pandemic ... -
Working as a school nurse during the COVID-19 global pandemic
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2021-09-28)In this webinar, two school nurses discuss the major lessons learned from the challenges of managing the COVID-19 pandemic in school nursing during the 2020-2021 school year. They describe the positive takeaways and identify ... -
NCLEX test taking strategies and practice questions [September 2021 Installment]
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2021-09-16)This webinar will focus on content that has the highest percentage chance of showing up on your examination. NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will discuss the use of her unique strategies of "Linking" and "Conceptualization" ... -
Nurses' lived experience of caring for COVID-19
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2021-09-22)A group of Colorado Nursing Professionals united to conduct a phenomenological descriptive qualitative study that describes the lived experiences of Nurses who cared/prepared to care for COVID-19 patients. Specifically, ... -
Session 3: Nurse Leaders Virtual Summit September 2021
The purpose of the Nurse Leader Virtual Summit is to provide an avenue for nurse leaders from various Sigma Academies and Nightingale Challenge to disseminate their leadership journey. This session features Michelle Kelly, ... -
Session 2: Nurse Leaders Virtual Summit September 2021
The purpose of the Nurse Leader Virtual Summit is to provide an avenue for nurse leaders from various Sigma Academies and Nightingale Challenge to disseminate their leadership journey. This session features Kathleen ...
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